The Imperfect Mum

6 years and 2 kids and I dont know how many clients down one thing I can safely say  I see again and again that sucks away our joy is trying to control and micromanage everything our children do. 

It makes sense when you become a Mum you feel completely out of control so the obvious thing to try and control is our kids. Their sleep, diet, schedules and behaviour can become the benchmark of whether we are succeeding or failing in life. 

This episode is about letting go and accepting children like adults are all different and how we can enjoy Motherhood so much more when we let go.

This week I'm talking about enabling behaviour. It's going to be one of those topics you might want to switch off from because the thing about therapy is it's not always comfortable, but the reality is nothing amazing happens in our comfort zone. Enabling is about avoiding the uncomfortable avoiding that difficult conversation and doing what we can to keep the peace.

This means accepting the short-term gain but will inevitably lead to long-term pain and before you say no I dont do that listen. We nearly all do and when we break those cycles we can transform our whole life and live more authentically.

This is the hard work we do in Therapy but its the work that breaks generational cycles, ends people pleasing and poor boundaries ruling your life  and helps you raise children emotionally intelligent children.

Please let me know what you think and if talking about the therapy side of things was useful or you want more Mum stuff send me a DM or an email with anything you would like me to discuss.

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I'm back after a bit of a Hiatus (loss in motivation/Christmas overwhelm).

And what better day for my first episode of 2024 than Blue Monday?

Ive decided to make all the new episodes 15 minutes so you can squeeze them in when you get them in during a quiet car ride, if you get the chance to make dinner in peace or when you're working out or going for a walk.

This week is my top tips to reframe January as I have learned to love January.

I used to dread this cold dark month and now it's one of my favourites as I can see it for the calm quiet start to the year where I get to plan all the exciting things I want to do with my year.

This isn't rocket science it's just reframing and I promise even if you get 1 thing from this it could make January a bit moe manageable.

If you are back in a job you hated this month, it is when you have time to plan your escape.

If you are feeling festively plump now is the perfect time to focus on feeling good about yourself because no one wants to go out.

If you enjoy the episode please leave me a review and share the podcast with a Mum who might find it helpful it will help me more than you know.

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This week I chat with Jem from Blissed out Babies sleep coach and author of The better sleep blueprint book. We talk about our own sleep journeys and how letting go of expectations is a big part of being a Happy Mum.

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To find out more about working with Natasha click here.

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This episode is going to give you some tips on things you can do to help yourself to feel happier and healthier.

I am so passionate about setting goals as part of creating a Happy life. This episode is about helping you feel more in control of your mental health. 

• Anxiety doesn't have to be something we accept, 
• comparison doesn't have to just be a downside of motherhood 
• Feeling isolated and lonely isn't just your reality now.

and this episode will help you set some goals to start changing that.

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This week I talk to Faye Ceyhan who I honestly believe is one of the most interesting people Ive ever met. She is a hypnobirthing teacher turned business coach who is obsessed with all things magical. We chat about parenting, our own journeys to learning to love who we are and the lives we have created & shamanic drums. Faye has so many tips on managing self-doubt and you will never meet another Faye.

Annoyingly the last 20 mins didn't record so she will have to come back again soon.

Follow her on instagram@ thecosmiccoach

I recorded this a few weeks ago after my Birthday turning 37. I used my Birthday and that feeling that I am far too close to 40 to look back at everything I'm
 grateful for and everything Ive learnt in my client work and on my own Motherhood journey I wish someone had told me before I became a Mum.

Share this with any Mums who are in the thick of it or who are about to become Mums.

I hope this gives you some hope on the hard days.

If you are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel The Happy Mum community is what you are looking and I am so excited about what we are working on behind the scenes.

To find out more sign up to the waitlist link

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If there is anything you would like me to cover on the podcast send me an email [email protected]  or on Instagram @mamatherapy_bn

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In this episode, I talk to Claire Hill Self belief coach and my new mindset bestie who actually motivated me to start this podcast.

This week we discuss tips and tricks Claire learnt from being a maths teacher to help you feel more productive and start believing you are capable of anything. Being a Mum doesn't have to mean our dreams are put on the back burner and Claire has such inspiring energy which is so helpful when self-doubt starts creeping in.

Claire is a trauma-informed coach who uses her own past experience of losing her father at a young age and becoming a career for her Mother and younger siblings. Along with her experience  being an assistant head in a secondary school to support women to dim down their imposter syndrome and power up their self-belief.

Claire started her first business Vivid Wire while on maternity leave with her son 4 years ago. She now runs the Vivid club  link a membership for business owners.  It is a tribe of Vivid, Brave, Warrior Bosses which embraces a trauma-informed approach, lifts up + empowers you, and boosts your mindset, energy + business. Transforming you from worrier to WARRIOR BOSS!

She also has a podcast no rest for the Vivid link

Boundaries is one of my favourite things to talk about and something I have just converted in the Happy Mum course and was so excited to share on the podcast.

Often when we hear boundaries we think of parenting but actually we need healthy boundaries in every area of our lives.

Creating healthy boundaries is such a huge part of self-care and feeling valued.

It's the first step I would advise any burnout Mum to look into and having healthy boundaries are probably the biggest reason I love being a Mum.

So if you want to know more about how I work with my clients and tips to get more comfortable with boundaries this episode is for you.

If you want to find out more about the next Happy Mum course which starts in September click the link

The book I reference in the podcast is Set boundaries find peace and I can recommend it more. link

Welcome to the Happy Mum Life Podcast: Embrace Imperfections & Find Joy in Parenthood

 This week's episode of Happy Mum is a bit of a brain dump into the realities of parenthood and embracing the beauty of imperfection.

As parents, we often face overwhelming anxiety due to societal expectations of perfectionism. 

In this episode I explore how perfectionism can lead to significant anxiety, especially as life gets busier after becoming a parent. But here's the secret – you don't have to be perfect! I share valuable tips to help you rediscover joy in your parenting journey.

Join me for a dose of inspiration and practical advice to embrace the messy and magical moments of being a Mum. 

Remember, being a happy Mum is what truly matters, and it's okay to make mistakes along the way. Let's celebrate the joy of parenting and find contentment in being the best version of ourselves, not the perfect one.

Say goodbye to perfectionism and hello to a more joyful and authentic Mum life!

See you on the Happy Mum  podcast! 🎉😄💖

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